A 28-year-old man has been charged after a reported assault took place at a LA Fitness in Barrie on Saturday, police say.
Officers responded to a report of an assault at the gym’s location at Park Place plaza, police say.
When officers arrived, witnesses gave them a description of the suspect, who was arrested a short distance away, police add.
During the investigation, LA Fitness was evacuated and the area was cordoned off as a precaution.
The investigation was completed without incident, police say, and the area reopened to the public shortly afterward.
According to officers, the accused was charged with assault, assault causing bodily harm, assault of a peace officer and uttering threats.
The man appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on Monday.
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